EST. 1972
57.114° N, 3.655° W
Nurturing Skill,
Inspiring
Confidence
50 Years of Coaching
BASI & IVSI Coaches
Child Wellbeing Vetted
Helping young skiers reach their potential with expert coaching in the heart of the Cairngorms. We build resilient skiers through structured, safety-first alpine training.
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Members on the hill · Est. 1972
Days like this
Weekends on Cairngorm, gates in the morning, laps until the lifts stop. These are our members — bairns, racers, freestylers, and the parents get them out of bed in the morning. Drag the roll to see the season.
A winter with the club
10
Weeks on snow
Two five-week blocks, four groups, one mountain.
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Club Values
Value 1
Inclusive
Welcome to all abilities. We create an environment where every young skier feels valued, supported, and empowered to progress at their own pace.
Value 2
Inspiring
Igniting passion for the mountain. Our coaches inspire young skiers to push boundaries, discover their potential, and develop a lifelong love of skiing.
Value 3
Competitive
Building race-ready athletes. From local club races to national championships, we develop the skills, tactics, and mindset for competitive success.
Value 4
Ambitious
Reaching for excellence. We encourage every skier to set bold goals, embrace challenges, and celebrate achievements on and off the mountain.
Value 5
Community
Stronger together. Our club is built on friendships, family involvement, and a shared passion for Scottish skiing that spans generations.
Value 6
Fun
The heart of everything we do. We believe the best skiers are those who love the sport, and that joy comes from positive, engaging, and memorable experiences on the snow.
Respecting
The Elements
Understanding the mountain environment. We train our athletes to read mountain, understand snow conditions, and respect the natural terrain they enjoy while skiing.
Coaching
Programmes
Structured progression pathways designed to build technical capability and alpine confidence from fundamental skills to performance racing.
All Mountain
Exploring the full Cairngorm terrain. From off-piste adventures to mountain safety skills, building versatile skiers who can handle any condition the Scottish weather delivers.
Age: 12+
Focus: All-Mountain Skills
When: Sat & Sun 9:00 – 15:30
Frequency: 2x 5 Week block – 1 day per weekend £135 – 2 days £220
Freeride Bairns
Advanced parallel turning, variable terrain handling, and deep introduction to Slalom and Giant Slalom techniques. Building athletes with confidence and ability.
Age: 8+
Focus: FUNdamentals, Freestyle and Introduction to Racing
When: Sat & Sun 9:00 – 15:30
Frequency: 2x 5 Week block – 1 day per weekend £135 – 2 days £220
Alpine Racing
High-velocity control, FIS rule awareness, intensive gate tactics, video analysis, and off-snow strength conditioning. Peak competitive readiness.
Age: 12+
Focus: Elite Racing Prep
When: Sun 9:00 – 15:30
Frequency: 2x 5 Week block – 1 day per weekend £135 – 2 days £220
freestyle
Progression through the park, working up confidence to hit features and build the skills to style it up safely. Exploring the mountain to find natural hits, shape a few jumps and develop air awareness.
Age: 12+
Focus: FUNdamentals, Freestyle and Introduction to Racing
When: Sat & Sun 9:00 – 15:30
Frequency: 2x 5 Week block – 1 day per weekend £135 – 2 days £220
Pre Requisites
Exploring the full Cairngorm terrain. From off-piste adventures to mountain safety skills, building versatile skiers who can handle any condition the Scottish weather delivers.
Club Jackets: All trainees are required to wear a Club jacket
Club Membership: Trainees must be members of the Club
Skiing Ability: We offer coaching of young people who should be able to ski plough parallel and use the lifts independently
Winter Kit: Check out the kit list to help you prepare for the sessions.
What Parents Need to Know
Peace of
Mind.
We do not wing it on the mountain. Every session operates under a strict protocol. From daily risk assessments of the Cairngorm weather systems to child wellbeing and codes of conduct.
Coach Accreditation
All lead coaches hold minimum BASI Level 2 or equivalent Alpine coaching qualifications, plus outdoor first aid.
Weather Contingency
Strict operational thresholds for wind and visibility. Dry-land training activated during severe weather closures.
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Coach to Athlete Ratio
100%
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Your piste map — to joining CAIRNGORM SKI club
All you need to
join the club
Read it like a piste map. The marker tells you how much effort a step takes, the detail tells you what to do, and the row underneath is what membership gives you back.
EasySome thinkingWorth a call
01 · Easy
Start here
Youth alpine skiing on your local mountain, run by skiers since 1972. You don’t need to be fast, just able to ski.
BenefitAn inclusive club, passionate skiers, and an on-snow vibe that can’t be recreated.
02 · Some thinking
Choose your membership and pay for it
WebCollect is open for 2026/27. Membership runs from early October, and fees are still at 2025 prices.
BenefitInsurance, training discounts and member benefits for the whole season.
03 · Worth a call
Work out which sessions suit your skier
Four groups by age and ambition. Skiers need plough parallel and to be able to use most Cairngorm lifts independently.
BenefitFully qualified BASI and Snowsport Scotland coaches. Not sure which group? Email coaching@cairngormskiclub.co.uk.
04 · Some thinking
Book the sessions
Through WebCollect, same place as your membership. Winter is a core 10 weeks in two 5-week blocks; autumn dry slope is two 4-week blocks, two evenings a week.
BenefitCoaching is heavily subsidised by club fundraising, plus summer sessions through the year.
05 · Easy
Get a Cairngorm Ski Club jacket
Club kit is part of the winter programme, and easy to spot on the hill.
BenefitThe annual Ski Sale — good second-hand skis, boots and clothing at club prices. Volunteer and you get first dibs.
06 · Worth a call
Make sure you have the right equipment
Season passes come from Cairngorm Mountain, and the Early Bird rate runs to the end of November.
BenefitNot sure what you need? Ask at a session — someone will have been through it.
07 · Some thinking
Get involved and support our trustees
A Scottish charity, SC047401, run by skiers who donate their time. Gate judging, social events, a hand at the ski sale — it all helps.
BenefitVolunteer time is what keeps coaching affordable. Interested in the Board? chair@cairngormskiclub.co.uk
08 · Easy
Do a snow dance
Entirely optional. Historically effective.
Plan BThin snow means the Lecht, or dry land and dry mat sessions at Glenmore Lodge.
See you on the mountain
57.114° N, 3.655° W · membership@cairngormskiclub.co.uk
Cairngorm Ski Club / Alpine Excellence / Youth Development / Slalom Training / Building Resilience / Precision & Pace / Scottish Snow / 50 Years / BASI Certified / Mountain Respect